Catanduanes: The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Bicol (DSWD-5) has distributed various forms of assistance to families affected by Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) in Catanduanes. In a recent report, DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio confirmed that cash assistance through the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program, alongside essential food and non-food items, as well as hot meals, were provided to families in Barangay Tubli, Caramoran. A total of 528 affected families received PHP10,263 each, amounting to PHP5.4 million in cash assistance.

According to Philippines News Agency, the relief effort also included 816 food packs, 50 family kits, 20 sleeping kits, 20 kitchen kits, 10 water filtration kits, and two laminated sacks. Hot meals were served to nearly 700 individuals. Laurio was present on the ground to monitor the situation and offer strategic guidance to ensure the smooth delivery of various forms of assistance in Caramoran.

Elena Begim Solsona, a 79-year-old resident, shared that her house was damaged, particularly the roof, which was blown off by Uwan's strong winds and heavy rainfall. She expressed gratitude for the aid received, stating, "Thank you for the food pack, the kit, and the cash assistance I received. I will use the money to repair my roof so that I will be protected when it rains."

During his visit to Catanduanes, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. instructed all government agencies to ensure that assistance reaches all affected families as the island province recovers from the devastation caused by Uwan. In total, DSWD Bicol has already provided PHP94 million worth of assistance to the six provinces in the region.